James T. Caffrey
| Retired | |
| Polk | |
| 66 | |
| 01/13/1975 - 01/09/1977 | |
| 67 |
Des Moines District 67 Democrat Born Feb. 19, 1909, in New York City. Graduated Manhattan Prep New York City. Attended Drake Community College for Industrial Relations courses. Married Veronica Adrian, Washington, Iowa. Two daughters. Retired from Firestone Tire, 29 years service. President Local 310 URWA over 12 years, vice-president over five years. URWA International Executive Board four years. Trustee St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Des Moines, Knights of Columbus. On Executive Board of United Campaign, Future-of-Des Moines Committee, Des Moines Human Rights and Job Discrimination Commission. Social and Economic Trends Commission, Easter Seal and Des Moines Boy's Club. Vice-President South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, A.F.L.-C.I.O., ten years. Fifth term.
| Production Worker | |
| Polk | |
| 65 | |
| 01/08/1973 - 01/12/1975 | |
| 67 |
Des Moines District 67 Democrat Born New York City, Feb. 19, 1909. Moved to Des Moines 1943. Attended Xavier High School. Graduated Manhattan Prep New York City. Attended Drake Community College for Industrial Relations courses. Married Veronica Adrian of Washington, Iowa, 1941. Two daughters: Mrs. Joseph Sansaverino, South Norwalk, Conn., and Mrs. Benjamin Zenti, Des Moines. Employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company since 1945. President Local 310 URWA over 12 years; vice president over three years. Served as member of the URWA International Executive Board 4 years. Member and Trustee St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Des Moines, and Knights of Columbus. Served on Executive Board of United Campaign, Future-of-Des Moines Committee, Des Moines Human Rights and Job Discrimination Commission, Governor Loveless' Social and Economic Trends Commission, Easter Seal and Boy's Club of Des Moines. Vice President South Central Federation of Labor, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Served in 61st, 62nd, 63rd, 65th General Assemblies.
| Production Worker | |
| Polk | |
| 63 | |
| 01/13/1969 - 01/10/1971 | |
| 37 |
Polk County Democrat Born in New York City Feb. 19, 1909: moved to Des Moines in Feb., 1943. Attended Xavier High School and graduated from Manhattan Prep in New York City, attended Drake Community College for Industrial Relations courses. Married Veronica Adrian of Washington, Iowa, in 1941. Daughters: Velda Anne (Mrs. Joseph Sansaverina), Louisville, Ky., and Veronica Katherine (Mrs. Benjamin Zenti), Des Moines. Employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. since 1945. President of Local 310 URWA for over 12 years and a member of the URWA International Board for four years. Member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Des Moines, Knights of Columbus. Served on many civic boards and commissions including the executive board of United Campaign, the Future of Des Moines Committee, Des Moines Human Rights and Job Discrimination commissions, Governor Loveless' Social and Economic Trends Commission, Easter Seal, Boy's Club of Des Moines, Vice President of South Central Iowa Federation of Labor A.F.L.-C.I.O. Elected to third term.
| Production Worker | |
| Polk | |
| 62 | |
| 01/09/1967 - 01/12/1969 | |
| 37 |
Des Moines Polk County Democrat. Born in New York City Feb. 19, 1909; moved to Des Moines in February, 1943. Attended Xavier High School and graduated from Manhattan Prep in New York City, attended Drake Community College for Industrial Relations courses. Married Veronica Adrian of Washington, Iowa, in 1941. Daughters: Velda Anne (Mrs. Joseph Sansaverino), Louisville, Ky. and Veronica Katherine (Mrs. Benjamin Zenti), Des Moines. Employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. since 1945. President of Local 310 URWA for over 12 years and as a member of the URWA International Board for four years. Member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Des Moines, Knights of Columbus. Served on many civic boards and commissions including the executive board of United Campaign, the Future of Des Moines Committee, Des Moines Human Rights and Job Discrimination Commissions, Governor Loveless' Social and Economic Trends Commission. Vice President of South Central Iowa Federation of Labor. Elected to second term.
| Firestone Tire | |
| Polk | |
| 61 | |
| 01/11/1965 - 01/08/1967 | |
| 37 |
Dew Moines Polk County Democrat. Born in New York City February 19, 1909; moved to Des Moines in February, 1943. Attended Xavier High School and graduated from Manhattan Prep in New York City, attended Drake Community College for Industrial Relations courses. Married Veronica Adrian of Washington, Iowa, in 1941. Daughters: Velda Anne of Omaha, Neb., and Veronica Kathrine, a nursing student at Marycrest College, Davenport, Iowa. Employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. since 1945. President of Local 310 URWA for over 12 years and as a member of the URWA International Board for four years. Member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Des Moines, Knights of Columbus. Served on many civic boards and commissions including the executive board of United Campaign, the Future of Des Moines Committee, Des Moines Human Rights and Job Discrimination Commissions, Governor Loveless' Social and Economic Trends Commission. Present member of Polk County Labor Council Executive Board and co-chairman of its Community Services Committee. Serving first term.
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